The Accolade

Vote No: Newsom’s recall election is wasting everyone’s time and money

Daniel Kong, Business Manager • September 14, 2021

During California's 171-year-old history, the state had only held 10 governor recall attempts that have successfully qualified for a ballot election. Today on Sept. 14, that number will increase to...

Zoom at home for me

Omar Mettwely, Cub Reporter • April 30, 2021

I felt confused. My dad told me in April 2018, “ We are going to leave this country, and I’ll let you choose from the available options. The decision is yours. Your choice will determine your future....

The driving force behind my AAA behind-the-wheel lessons: safety

Hope Li, Opinion Editor • October 14, 2020

Careful not to breathe on the gloved hand pointing the gun at my forehead, I search for a point behind his head — anything but an awkward eye-to-eye stare. I stand still as my pleated cloth mask presses...

May 28: COVID-19 halted my running streak of time spent with Dad

Isaac Choi, Social Media Manager • May 28, 2020

LIVING UNDER THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS This is part of a series of columns from The Accolade staff about their various experiences during the school closure because of the coronavirus pandemic. If you...

May 27: My bucket list once California reaches Stage 4 of stay-at-home order

Isaac Choi, Social Media Manager • May 27, 2020

LIVING UNDER THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS This is part of a series of columns from The Accolade staff about their various experiences during the school closure because of the coronavirus pandemic. If you...

Unlicensed to drive; how I learned It’s worth starting driver’s ed early

Isaac Choi, Social Media Manager • March 15, 2020

I am currently 16 years old and will be turning 17 by March 27, and I have no driving experience whatsoever -- no learner’s permit or driver’s license. Nothing. I have recently noticed many...